Storeroom Administrator
At Argenta, we’re more than a company — we’re a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we're all the better for it.
Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market.
We’re in a unique position. We are the world’s only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health.
Our uniqueness means:
We are ambitious, growing and building a ‘one team’ culture, guided by our values.
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- We are team players;
- We are doers;
- We are customer-centric;
- We are innovators.
We value diversity, as a global company, we get the richness of working with different people in different places whether it be location, stages of their career, their development, their role. We believe that when everyone works together and puts their best “paw” forward we will make the lives of the animals we care for, better.
With bases in New Zealand, the US, the UK and Europe, our 900+ colleagues are driven by our partnership approach and purpose: Healthy Animals. Let’s Make It Happen, Together.
TEAM PLAYERS who want to DO great work and find INNOVATIVE ways to make animals lives better through our CUSTOMER CENTRIC efforts should apply.
Argenta is currently looking to fill the role of Storeroom Administrator at our Shawnee, KS location. The Storeroom Administrator responsibilities will include physically maintaining the MRO Storeroom parts inventory and processing purchase orders in SAP for stocked and non-stocked materials. The Storeroom Administrator works with the PM Coordinator and with Technical Services and Operations team members regarding inventoried and non-inventoried parts and materials, equipment parts bill-of-materials, and verification of like-for-like parts. Detailed documentation skills and customer-based interpersonal communication skills are used in maintaining the MRO spare parts inventory and the MRO Storeroom.
Responsibilities:
- Obtain quotes and create PO requisitions for stocked parts, non-stocked materials, and outside services. Process part orders and track their arrival until parts are received. Get parts from the Receiving Dept., perform Goods Received in SAP, and physically stock parts.
- Create and manage SAP Material numbers and equipment Bill of Materials (equipment specific parts lists) in SAP.
- Work with Procurement regarding purchase orders and supplier accounts. Contact for Accounts Payable regarding invoicing.
- Follow all applicable cGMPs and SOPs related to Safety, Quality, CMMS, and the MRO Storeroom.
- Work directly with the PM Coordinator, Technical Services, Operations, and QA for activities involving the procurement parts, supporting GMP like-for-like parts verification, and incorporating critical spare parts for new equipment into SAP.
- Maintain the Storeroom by performing cycle counts, keeping parts organized in their designated storage locations, and keeping the area clean and maintained.
- Printing labels and labelling parts for stock following processes to maintain standardized parts identification.
- Ship and receive parts or equipment sent out for repair.
- Maintain non-stock inventory of common use parts and supplies.
- Perform these and other requested tasks as trained and assigned in a safe and GMP compliant manner.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of accredited courses/certified training in manufacturing inventory management.
- Experience in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or standard operating procedures (SOP) environment.
- Experience using a CMMS for preventive maintenance activities.
- 3+ years of industry experience in inventory management and/or procurement of parts for manufacturing equipment.
- Must have excellent organization and interpersonal skills and demonstrate ability to work effectively in both individual and team environments.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English required.
- Must be able to work overtime based on production schedule and as requested.
- Good personal computer skills, including the use of SAP, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel required. Ability to navigate the Web to search and find parts and company contact information as needed.
- Must have the aptitude to perform the following actions:
- Calculating math problems
- Technical reading and writing at a high school level.
- The ability to relate parts (actual part or in a drawing) to production machinery.
- The ability to read/interpret/follow instructions regarding workplace documentation such as SOPs, operator manuals and work instructions.
- Using both U.S. and E.U. formats of equipment drawings, bill-of-materials, and parts lists.
Physical Requirements
- Position/Motion: Combination of standing, walking, and some sitting during 8+ hour shifts.
- Dexterity: Combination of bending, twisting, squatting, and climbing stairs, rolling stairways, and ladders.
- Reactive Motion: Must be able to move hands, arms, and body quickly when a sound is heard or a light or image appears.
- Repetitive Motion: Combination of grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
- Lifting: Must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds, team lifting of greater weight.
- PPE: Must be able to wear required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, and other safety and GMP garments.
- Vision: Must be able to see fine detail at close range (at arm’s length or closer) and have color perception.
- Hearing: Must be able to differentiate between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Argenta has strongly embedded company values which is key to who we are and how we deliver. We offer an opportunity to work for a successful and rapidly expanding global business where your input will be valued. At Argenta we are a hard-working group who really enjoy the people we work with each day. That is why we support our people through a strong culture, great benefits, and growth opportunities.
Argenta is an equal-opportunity employer
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